Arsenal and Manchester City pack the XI: Premier League team of the week

Top two continue to set the pace after wins over Liverpool and Southampton respectively

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  GK: David de Gea (Manchester United). Produced a massive save from James Garner at the end of the game against Everton which tipped the ball away from Amadou Onana, who was waiting to head home. It preserved an important away win for United after their mauling by Manchester City. Reuters

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  RB: Ashley Young (Aston Villa). Scored a long-range stunner to pull Villa level at Nottingham Forest and then kept Brennan Johnson quiet all game. AFP

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  CB: Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea). It’s been a mixed bag for the Senegal captain since joining Chelsea in the summer but he produced an assured and commanding display as the Blues eased past Wolves and kept a clean sheet. AFP

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  CB: Eric Dier (Tottenham). Quietly having a very good season and was rock solid as Tottenham edged Brighton to bounce back from the North London derby defeat. Getty

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  LB: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City). Scintillating display by the Portuguese full-back, who opened the scoring in the cakewalk against Southampton, before setting up Haaland for City’s fourth. Whether on the left or right, the best full-back in the Premier League. PA

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  CM: Mason Mount (Chelsea). An encouraging return to form for the England midfielder. Helped himself to two assists against Wolves, following his accurate cross for Kai Havertz to open the scoring with a lovely reverse pass for Christian Pulisic to double Chelsea’s lead. Getty

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  CM: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United). Another week, another dominant win for Newcastle, who followed their 4-1 win at Fulham by crushing Brentford 5-1. Bruno was at the heart of this victory, claiming two superb goals – a fine cushion header and a low long-range strike – and generally dominating the midfield. PA

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  CM: Rodri (Manchester City). In a central midfield packed with attacking and creative stars, it was Rodri who was the standout City midfielder in the emphatic win over Southampton. Played an exquisite pass for Riyad Mahrez to score City’s third and pulled the strings all afternoon. EPA

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  RW: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal). Arsenal’s main man at the age of just 21, Saka scored twice in the win over Liverpool, including a nerveless, match-winning penalty, and was always a danger. AFP

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  LW: Phil Foden (Manchester City). Carried his superb form over from the Manchester derby – where he scored a hat-trick – with another excellent display. Took his goal, City’s second, well with a classy, dinked finish having played the final pass for Cancelo’s opener. EPA

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  CF: Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal). Fine, he played left-wing in Arsenal’s thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool but the Brazilian had to be in this team so he’s in as a false nine. Opened the scoring inside the first minute, set up Saka for Arsenal’s second, and generally tormented the Liverpool defence. AFP

No change at the top of the Premier League table after the latest round of matches this past weekend as Arsenal past a big test and Manchester City lived up to all expectations.

In one of four matches contested in the traditional Saturday afternoon kick off, champions City eased to an expected win over Southampton, with Erling Haaland on the scoresheet yet again in the 4-0 win at the Etihad.

Chelsea made it two league wins from two under Graham Potter with a convincing 3-0 victory against Wolves at Stamford Bridge, while Newcastle United thumped Brentford 5-1 at St James' Park and promoted Bournemouth continued their surge with a 2-1 win over struggling Leicester City.

In Saturday's late game, Tottenham bounced back from their North London derby defeat to edge past Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0.

Sunday's games got underway with Crystal Palace coming from behind to defeat Leeds United 2-1 at Selhurst Park, and West Ham claimed their second successive league win by beating Fulham 3-1 at the London Stadium.

The blockbuster match of the weekend then took place at Emirates Stadium and lived up to the hype as Arsenal defeated Liverpool 3-2 to stay top of the table and keep the Reds mired in 10th, trailing the Gunners by a remarkable 14 points.

The round concluded with Manchester United's 2-1 win at Everton as Cristiano Ronaldo claimed another milestone in his extraordinary career by scoring his 700th goal.

Reflecting on the performances from the latest round of matches, Jon Turner has selected his Premier League team of the week in thee photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.